First Battery Armory

The First Battery Armory, located at 56 West 66th Street in Manhattan, is a historic National Guard armory built between 1901 and 1904. Designed by architects Arthur J. Horgan and Vincent J. Slattery, the building showcases a blend of architectural styles including Beaux-Arts and Romanesque Revival. It features a striking three-story headhouse with a central tower and a spacious drill hall. Originally serving the First Battery of the New York National Guard, the armory has undergone various transformations, including serving as a television studio for ABC and later as office space for ESPN. It is a designated New York City landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a notable site for both tourists and researchers interested in New York's architectural and military history.